Marching Band Tower

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is seeking bids for a comprehensive marching band observation tower project through a Request for Bid (RFB) process. The procurement encompasses full design, engineering, shop drawing preparation, delivery, and installation of a 6' x 10' x 37' fixed steel structure with specific technical requirements. The tower must feature balconies at 8', 16', and 24' feet, accommodate twelve people (four per balcony), include galvanized metal railings, diamond grip-strut treads, a hip-style roof, built-in music stands, and a locking ground-level door. Key technical specifications mandate OSHA compliance, wind rating of 90 MPH per ASCE 7-02 standards, and black coloration with a Pantone 123C roof. Bidders must submit two hard copies or email scanned versions with signatures by July 18, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. CDT, with written questions due by July 5, 2022. Evaluation criteria include demonstrating five years of experience in band tower design, providing three client references from comparable institutions, and submitting net pricing for design, delivery, and installation costs.

Minority business enterprises (MBE) and disabled veteran-owned businesses (DVB) can receive a 5% price preference if certified by the Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program. Contractors must carry comprehensive general liability insurance of $1,000,000, automobile liability of $1,000,000, and workers' compensation coverage, with the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System added as an additional insured. A mandatory criminal background check is required for all contractor employees. Payment terms allow up to 50% advance payment, with the remaining balance due upon project acceptance, and the University will remit payment within thirty days of receiving properly submitted invoices. Contractors are responsible for all transportation, delivery, unloading, site cleanup, waste disposal, and parking arrangements. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves a concrete base being engineered separately by the DFDM project, suggesting a potentially significant infrastructure investment. Award notification was estimated for July 2022, with the contract start date coinciding with the same month.